Sport Coupe Rear Window won't stay up

[sinbad339]

Thanks all for the replies. To replace the studs, I think some (most?) of the top has to come apart to get the straps into the anvil tool to secure new studs. I'll take a look to see if the springs ad/or hooks can be replaced.

And midgetracer, I think humor is almost always helpful.

[WHN]

Originally Posted by sinbad339

Thanks all for the replies. To replace the studs, I think some (most?) of the top has to come apart to get the straps into the anvil tool to secure new studs. I'll take a look to see if the springs ad/or hooks can be replaced.

And midgetracer, I think humor is almost always helpful.

I don’t think you have to replace the studs, just the hardware on the window. That’s were the spring clips are. I would try this first. Enjoy.

[sinbad339]

Originally Posted by WHN

I don’t think you have to replace the studs, just the hardware on the window. That’s were the spring clips are. I would try this first. Enjoy.

You may be thinking of the "lift-a-dot" fasteners. On these, the part on the window is a simple grommet type ring; no spring or anything. The stud part has a spring and a hook that retracts when the end of the stud is pressed.

[WHN]

Originally Posted by sinbad339

You may be thinking of the "lift-a-dot" fasteners. On these, the part on the window is a simple grommet type ring; no spring or anything. The stud part has a spring and a hook that retracts when the end of the stud is pressed.

Sorry, I thought you were using Side Curtain Fasteners, “life the dot”, A-37513.

That’s what was used on our rear window when we had the new top installed. Very easy to replace. Enjoy.